Illinois to File Suit Against Powell Estate
Illinois plans a Circuit Court filing in Vienna to seize Paul Powell’s $2.8 million estate including $800000 found in a hotel shoebox. Deputy AG Ackerman seeks a public trust principle to pursue profits from potential conflicts of interest by a longtime official.
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Illinois
Powell Estate
Larry Kramp
Springfield, Ill
Vienna
Johnson County
Paul Powell
Springfield
State Treasury
J. Waldo Ackerman
Ackerman
United States Supreme Court
Sewer Charge Plans and New Service Building Considered
The plan commission approved a near term sewage charge based on water rates to cover rising treatment costs and avoid burdening property taxpayers. A new 97 000 square foot city service building to replace the 60 000 square foot facility was proposed to meet vehicle repair park and other needs, with an estimated 12.60 per square foot cost and multiple code violations cited.
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W. Peter Gilbertson
Ronald Bracegirdle
Gilbertson
la Crosse
Robinson
Plan Commission
Schroeder
Commission
State Industrial Commission
Candeub, Fleissig and Associates
Common ‘Council
Fitzsimmons Wins Five Year Teamsters Presidency
Frank E. Fitzsimmons secures a five year term as Teamsters leader at the Miami Beach convention. He boosts his salary to 125000 a year and increases dues by two dollars monthly, with sole power to direct political spending. Opponent Theodore Daley attacks the pay raise while supporters shout down a proposal to honor Hoffa. Hoffa's parole reconsideration in Washington adds to the backdrop of union politics.
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Miami Beach
Fila
Frank E. Fitzsimmons
Teamsters
Fitz
Fitzsimmons
Theodore Daley
Daley
James R. Hoffa
Lewisburg
Washington
U.S. Parole Board
Hoffa
Yonkers
N.Y
Jimmy Hoffa
Einar Mohn
La Crosse Tribune Publication Details and Rates
La Crosse Tribune publishes daily and Sunday editions from La Crosse Wisconsin. The paper is a division of Lee Enterprises Inc and AP member, with pricing including 15 cents single copy and 1.50 biweekly carrier delivery. Volume 67 Number 51.
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la Crosse Tribune
4Th and
Cass Sts
la Crosse
Wis
Lee Enterprises, Inc
Associated Press
Wisconsin
Five La Crosse Boys Arrested For Shoplifting
Five youths from La Crosse were arrested Wednesday for shoplifting at Bell Discount Department Store and Super Valu. The 12 and 13 year olds stole rings and candy bars totaling under 50 dollars. A 14 year old was also referred for stealing a watch from North Side Beach.
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la Crosse
Bell Discount Department Store
Causeway Blvd
Bell’s
Super Valu
Copeland Ave
North Side Beach
Tire theft reports in La Crosse include cash and tire loss
Susan Limpert reported $102 stolen from her apartment over the weekend to La Crosse police. Warren Erler said a $40 tire and wheel were stolen from his car at the Municipal Ramp and replaced with a worn recapped tire.
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Susan Limpert
Badger St
la Crosse
Warren Erler
Cliffside Drive
Ambulance Reports Transport of Two Travelers
At 9 04 p m July 7 Colleen Dickman of Médary was thrown from a horse and transported to Lutheran Hospital. On July 8 at 1 12 a m Herta Obgartel 55 of Holmen Route 2 was taken to La Crosse Hospital for illness.
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Colleen Dickman
Médary
Lutheran Hospital
Herta Obgartel
Holmen
la Crosse Hospital
Viet Cong plan triggers US withdrawal debate in Saigon
The Viet Cong proposal for US pullout by year end sparks questions among allies. Mrs Nguyen Thi Binh calls for prisoner releases with troop withdrawal, while U S envoy Bruce insists on an agreed timetable and asks for North Vietnamese forces to leave South Vietnam Laos and Cambodia. Le Duc Tho warns cease-fire demands could derail any withdrawal date.
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U.S
Republica of Vietnam
North Vietnnam
South Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
Nixon
Indochina
le Duc Tho
New York Times
Paris
United States
SALT Talks Renewed With Optimism In Helsinki
The fifth round of Strategic Arms Limitation Talks between the United States and the Soviet Union opened in Helsinki with both sides expressing strong, positive intent to advance. Officials cited the May 20 framework focusing on ABM limits and measures to constrain offensive strategic weapons, promising intensified negotiations and setup of technical working groups.
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Helsinki
Soviet Union
United States
Gerard Smith
Vladimir Semenov
Semenov
Smith
House Panel Opens Review of Economy
The Senate House Economics Committee opens a midyear review of the economy. Democrats attack Nixon administration doubletalk and pep talks while Republicans defend the policy with calls for concrete action and a wage price review board.
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Washington
Senate House Economics Committee
Nixon
Paul McCracken
President’s Council of Economic Advisors
Norwalk Man Dies By His Own Hand
Norwalk Iowa, July 7 Raymond E Suhr 67 of Norwalk died by hanging at his home according to Monroe County Coroner Dr Edward Lukasek. Services 10 30 a m Saturday at St Augustine Catholic Church Norwalk with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call Robert Page Funeral Home Norwalk after 2 p m Friday and Saturday until 10 15 a m He is survived by his widow Josephine one son Joseph at home his mother Mrs Margaret Suhr of Sparta two sisters Mrs Hubert Steidl of Sparta and Helen Suhr of Los Angeles and one brother Hubert of Ethan S D
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Norwalk
Wis
Raymond E. Suhr
Monroe County
Edward Lukasek
St. Augustine’s Catholic Church
Alfred Hemmersbach
Robert Page
Josephine
Joseph
Margaret Suhr
Sparta
Hubert Steidl
Helen Suhr
Los Angeles
Hubert
Ethan, S.D
Weather Service officials to discuss Rochester radar shift
Two top National Weather Service officials will speak at a Rochester public meeting next week about proposed changes to radar tracking. The plan would close Rochester’s service and extend area coverage to Minneapolis.
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Washington
National Weather Service
Rochester
Minneapolis
Laos Says U S Embassys Role in Plain of Jars Drive
The Lao Defense Ministry declares the U S Embassy handles the Plain of Jars special forces operation. Gen Thongphanh refuses comment as U S sources confirm CIA backing for Meo tribal army under Gen Vang Pao. Government records show Lao authorities claim no responsibility for the mission and note light North Vietnamese resistance.
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Vientiane
Laos
Defense Ministry
Plain of Jars
U.S
Thongphanh Knoksy
Andrew P. Guzowski
Central Intelligence Agency
Vang Pao
Thongphanh
Police uncover weapons and stolen items in vehicle search
Officers wake two youths and Casey after gun discovery. Lichtie questions owners of a car. they refuse to reveal names. A pistol, rifle, a TV, and two leather vests reportedly stolen from Meilmann’s home were recovered.
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Page 1
Casey
la Crosse
Lichtie
Meilmann
Antipoverty Grants Total Near 90 000 For Wisconsin Programs
A federal grant of almost 90 000 dollars was approved for three antipoverty programs run by the Central Wisconsin Economic Opportunity Commission serving Marquette, Portage and Waukesha counties through Stevens Point. An additional 25 000 dollars from the Office of Economic Opportunity goes to Racine County’s Community Action Program manpower development. The Great Lakes Intertribal Council at Lac du Flambeau receives 50 000 dollars for its alcoholism program.
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Madison, Wis
Central Wisconsin Economic Opportunity Commission
Patrick Lucey
Marquette
Portage
Waushara
Stevens Point
Office of Economic Opportunity
Racine County
Great Lakes
Lac du Flambeau
Assembly Shunts GOP Budget Plan To Committee
Assembly Democrats sent the Senate passed no tax increase budget to the Joint Finance Committee for public hearings amid GOP objections to the lengthy move. They aim to publicize the plan’s drawbacks while highlighting 190 million in tax cuts for corporations and individuals and reductions in property relief programs and state services.
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Madison
Wis
Assembly
Senate
Joint Finance Committee
GOP
Harold Froehlich
Appleton
And
Veterans discharges limit access to VA hospital care
Pentagon figures show 9,387 Army Navy and Air Force personnel were discharged for drug abuse in 1969 and 1970. Of these, 4 152 were given less than honorable discharges. Only those with honorable status qualify for full veterans rights including VA hospital admission.
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Veterans Administration
Army
Navy
Air Force
Pentagon
Carpenters Union Near End Of Four Week Strike
In Eau Claire Wisconsin the Carpenters Local 1074 moved toward ending a four week strike after a tentative contract agreement reached on Wednesday. A ratification vote was set for Friday as details remain undisclosed pending approval by the union membership. About 475 carpenters walked out June 14 and construction halted when other unions honored the picket lines. The old pact with the Chippewa Valley Contractors Association expired May 31.
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Eau Claire
Wis
Carpenters Union
Wisconsin
Carpenters
Chippewa Valley Contractors Association
Brewers Face Royals On Milwaukee Radio Highlight
Radio highlights list baseball game Brewers versus Royals airing on WLSU FM at 7 p.m. WWLA FM and WCOW FM in Sparta tag a 7 40 p.m. slot for the same matchup.
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Wlsu-Fm
the Midway
Wwla-Fm
Wcow-Fm
Sparta
Milwaukee Brewers
Kansas City Royals
Father May Cut Off Support Of Hippie Coed Court Says
New York Court of Appeals rules a father may legally stop college support if his reasonable wishes are ignored. He sent the University of Louisville student to dorms to shield her from hippie influence, then cut aid after she moved off campus and refused to live with him.
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Albany
N.Y
New York City
University of Louisville
Court of Appeals
New York
John F. Scileppi
Lucey Orders Reforms for Wisconsin Latin Americans
Gov. Patrick J. Lucey directed state agencies to implement a task force report aimed at improving living conditions for Wisconsin Latin Americans. Recommendations include hiring more bilingual Latins in government and printing the driver’s manual in Spanish to aid licenses.
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Madison
Wis
Patrick J. Lucey
Wisconsin
Lucey
Milwaukee
Workforce in New York City's Empire State Building
About 16,000 people work in the Empire State Building in New York City, reflecting its vast office and service footprint and daily labor demand.
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New York City
Empire State Building
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